To keep your favorite furry friend happy and healthy, it's essential to engage their brain as much as you would engage them in physical activity. Just like us, our canine companions get bored with the same old everyday walk around the block or 10 minute game of living room fetch. Humans and dogs alike enjoy the benefit of improved moods. And fun, challenging mental stimulation is one of the best ways to get there! In her article “Dogs and Exercise,” expert dog trainer Victoria Stilwell writes, “The brain is the most under-used ‘muscle’ in pet dogs.” She goes on to say that when dog parents don’t provide enough mental stimulation, dogs will go looking for it. A bored...
Keeping Your Furry Friends Happy & Safe In The Warmer Weather It’s a good time to start prepping your pup for Spring as the warmer weather approaches. The warmer weather means more time for fun outdoors! As with every seasons there are things you need to do keep your furry friend healthy and safe. Free from fleas and ticks It’s time to start administering flea and tick preventatives if your dog is not on a year-round regimen. Whether you use popular treatment or a chemical-free treatment, be sure your pets are protected. If you are hiking with your furry friend or playing outside, check your dog’s entire body for ticks so they can be removed immediately. Heartworm Again,...
Winter can be challenging for dogs. Protecting your pets from the snow and ice, as well as the freezing temperatures the winter brings, is important to keep your furry family member safe and healthy.
Fall is the perfect time to be outside with our furry family members. The weather is ideal for both humans and dogs, however, there are some hidden dangers we need to stay aware of while we’re enjoying our walk with our four-legged friend.
Staying home with your furry family member is probably the best thing for most of you dog lovers. Dogs all over the world are happy to have their humans around all the time – so we think. I wonder if they ever think, “I could really use a little alone time, this constant talking to me is getting on my nerves!”
